Head to head
Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 30cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 30cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3465 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 3245 mm | 3,544 mm |
| Breakout force | 27.1 kN | 43.8 kN |
| Dump height | 3595 mm | - |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that digs 30cm deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB235-2 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 30cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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